Mi Tierra Bonita Mexican Grocery Store (3203 Collinsville Rd, Fairmont City, IL 62201)…read more My love wanted to take me to a place near and dear to him: the very first Mexican restaurant he and his late father dined at when they first moved to St. Louis. It is located in Fairmont City, not too deep into Illinois, situated by farmland and near the raceway. The place is like a mullet: business in the front (store) and a party in the back (restaurant). The aisles of the store have everything one would need, from food staples to household items. We were warmly greeted by our waitress, who proved to be super attentive during our visit--even after we paid. We ordered a top-shelf pitcher of strawberry margaritas. It was a huge pitcher for $32, came with a side pitcher of ice, and we were able to make a total of 12 glasses out of it. They started us off with chips and salsa. The chips were made of super-duper corn and came with two spicy table salsas. For our appetizer, we had guacamole. It was freshly made but lacked salt and lime for what we are used to, so I took my lime from my margarita and squeezed it over the guacamole to make it better. I ordered à la carte: one quesabirria, a grilled chicken taquito, and a chicken gordita. The taquito and quesabirria were on point. The gordita was not the mainstream version of what I had been used to seeing, but still good. I would definitely return!

I ordered the chicken fajitas for lunch. I had some chips and salsa and the salsa roja and salsa…read moreverde were very spicy. Watch out. The strips of chicken were a little overcooked. The chicken had a nice flavor. The grilled bell peppers and tomatoes were also a little overcooked. The flour tortillas were the hottest ever which was nice. We received great services and the restaurant has an upbeat vibe.

Small restaurant behind a market ,with colorful decor and a parking lot . The chips and salsa were…read moregreat and so were the agua frescas we tried . The service was friendly but our server made errors with the order and didn't ask to fix them or check on us . The food came with rice and beans , both of which were "DELISH". The tacos were fine , the shrimp was rubbery and I got two chorizo tacos instead of the al pastor . The chile rellenos were great per my husband. The check was very very reasonable so definitely value for money . The store looked great and wish we had time to shop .

I am still confused. Is Tienda El Ranchito a grocery store with a restaurant attached? Or is it, a…read morerestaurant with a grocery store attached? Either way, it is a winner. It was a long drive for me. I had to use my GPS to find it and I cannot tell you how many Mexican restaurants I passed to get there. The parking lot was packed when I arrived, but lucky for me as I entered a booth was opening up and I was seated immediately. A visit to a Mexican restaurant is not complete without a Margarita. I just ordered a regular on the rocks with no salt. The salsa that came with the chips was delicious. I also couldn't resist adding, orders of cheese dip and guacamole, too. When I eat Mexican alone, I can double dip and I love that. Dipping in cheese dip and then salsa or guacamole is messy, but acceptable when dining alone. My entree was a, Chicken Quesadilla. It came with Refried Beans and Mexican Rice. It was only cut in half, so I had to cut again to get manageable pieces to eat. The tortilla was crispy, which I like and the stuffings made for a flavorful quesadilla. The service was attentive and friendly. As stated earlier, it was a drive for me and I'll tell you it is a drive I will make again. It was totally worth it.

Greeted immediately with a smile. The homemade salsa is AMAZING. the fresh made hibiscus drink is…read morerefreshing and not overly sweet. Then I try my husband's horchata, which has the perfect amount of cinnamon and vanilla. They have good tacos and enchiladas, my husband is a fan of the tortas. But let me be clear I come for the Pozole Verde!! So many people like pozole or they like chicken tortilla soup, and you all miss this delicious herbaceous soup with a little kick. I feel good, I eat it. I have a cold, I eat it. I tried the other food and still took a bowl home. I haven't had a Pozole Verde this good since I left Texas. If you've never had it, this is the place you should try it. And the service is always friendly.

Typically order borra tacos and offered restaurant as suggestion to coworker. Coworkers food was…read morenot right and after trying mine, it was cold, dry and little to no cheese. Had order replaced but was still wrong. Wrong order of steak quesadilla. Corn but should be flour. This is the remake after first order was wrong, making both orders wrong unfortunately. Employee said boss was there and to tell him because the cooks won't listen to her. I guess the cooks are not taking suggestions on increasing customer satisfaction.

Second time I've eaten here, the bartender is HOT AS BALLS!!!!…read more The best waitress I have ever seen dealing with the bar and waiting tables at the same time.

Great place for a cold drink, the margaritas are great. The burgers are terrific. The waitress was…read morefantastic. Service was super fast and food was hot. Great place for a drink and a meal.

I really enjoy trying different Mexican restaurants in this area, and found several I like to visit…read moreand have a tasty meal. I recently ordered takeout from Tres Caminos and was very unhappy with the food, service and condition of the restaurant. My chicken taco salad was dismal: the chicken was shredded and looked and tasted dry. It was a very small serving, and the bill was More than $12.00 - more than posted on the online menu. The other item, enchiladas verdes, was a tiny serving, only one enchilada, not three as listed on the online menu. Why so stingy?? The total bill was $48.00 - wrong price and way overcharged! No beverage, no side sauces, nada! The fellow at the counter offered no explanation, and quickly looked away. The whole place was a mess - old and tired looking. I notice that your place is popular And I'm surprised. It seems like folks have gotten use to mediocre food, high prices and rundown environment. It must be the margaritas...

I didn't think this place could get any better, but it has since they seem to have brightened it up…read moreand cleaned it more than when I was in last! The food took a little long to get to us, but it was delicious. The vibes are casual and laid back and this is a great place to grab your favorite "Mexican" dishes!

Tucked away in Fairview Heights just behind the main drag, it's easy to overlook this place. I'm a…read morebig fan of Mexican food and was going through withdrawal after moving from Chicago to StL. Finding this place was an awesome off the main find! They make the food to order in front of you like at a sandwich shop and the ingredients are quality. I've had the tacos and burritos and have yet to be disappointed. The staff is friendly and you can tell it's a spot growing in popularity with locals. Worth trying if looking for a fast grab of Mexican food in the east metroplex at a decent cost.

This is my go to spot for steak tacos to go. The tacos are delicious especially when they don't…read moreskimp on the meat The service is usually fast and the prices are reasonable. They even have Taco Tuesday deals.

This was, without a doubt, THE BEST burrito I've ever had in my life. Staff was friendly, food came…read moreout promptly. Can't wait to go back!

Stopped by for some ice cream and was excited to see several flavors you see when visiting Mexico…read more Palletas were freshly made and all kinds of flavors. They also have freshly sliced fruit bowls with traditional Mexican toppings. Prices were very reasonable, will be back soon

This review is for the location on Hampton…read more La mangonada estava muy bien para mis antojos dulces. The line moves quick and there are a lot of options to choose from so you can keep coming back to try them all. We missed the pinata but there was still some decorations on the inside. The service was blasted with a lot of customers but they were still happy to answer questions and thank you for coming in. What a great addition to the neighborhood!

Oaxaca does not disappoint! Service was 10/10. Chelsea was our server and was absolutely fantastic,…read moreas were all of the other staff we interacted with. The vibes were great, especially with the music playing throughout the restaurant. Their margarita selection is seriously impressive! The table favorite was definitely the pineapple coconut margarita. Everyone loved their food. Great food, great drinks, great service, and great vibes. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped by Oaxaca with a friend and had a great experience. There was plenty of seating, so we were…read moreseated right away, and our waiter was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout the meal. I ordered the fish tacos with the peach/watermelon piña colada, and my friend had the nachos. Everything came out quickly, was presented well, and tasted just as good as it looked. The fish tacos were fresh and flavorful, and the piña colada was a refreshing twist on a classic. My friend's nachos were loaded and looked delicious too. Overall, the service was great, the food arrived quickly, and the atmosphere made for a relaxing meal. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

If Taylor Swift would ever do a pescatarian era, this restaurant would be it. Mariscos El Najar in…read moreCollinsville. This spot doesn't mess around, it's seafood or nothing, and my ocean loving heart was thrilled. I ordered the seafood tower, which had every species in the sea, clams, octopus, scallops, shrimp, you name it. It even came with a side of entertainment when the whole thing collapsed in. Sad but inevitable. If you love seafood, this is a must. Wonderful smiling service and a great vibe! #stlouispescatarianapproved

this is one of the best meals I've had in years, definitely in 2026. It's rare that I want to…read morefinish all my food in one sitting because it's so good. I don't know where to begin. I was at the Cahokia mounds and I used Yelp to find a nearby place to eat because I wanted to try something local and off the beaten path. This place is only a mile and a half from the mounds a straight shot down the road, and it looks like an old seafood shack you'd see in a tourist village on the coast. I'm from Florida and I felt right at home like the whole tin roof thing. You go in and you immediately see all the family members hanging out complete with a kid coloring and there's a cash register in the front and then you go to the back and there's a cute little bar and you get a laminated menu that's mostly in Spanish but they have everything broken down in English for us gringos. They have seafood cocktails which is basically cold seafood cooked in lime juice kind of like ceviche and then they have fried platters as well. They also have paella. It was almost impossible to decide. I ended up getting the stuffed pineapple, stuffed with octopus imitation crab meat shrimp and prawns and topped with avocado and of course mixed with a wonderful lime and cilantro and tomato base. The presentation was gorgeous. Included as the photo and the condiments served at the beginning of the meal were also excellent. She gave me a small cup of Caldo... I don't know the proper name for this type of soup but it's a tomato based soup with prawns in it and it was so good I ate it right up and she offered me another cup and ice said yes and this one had what looked like a little piece of yucca in it and I was just absolutely delighted to have something so authentic and perfect here in Collinsville Illinois of all places. And the prices! The stuffed piña was 32 or $36 and piled high with seafood. In a major American city or where I'm from in Florida a plate like this would set you back over $100 easy. The service was impeccable, the waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. The bill with two coronas came to $53. And they also have these big family packs of seafood also that can feed up to 8 to 12 people. It would be a great place to have a party or event. I definitely want to go back because there are lots of things on the menu I want to try. Great place to take a date as well. You could split one of those $30 plates and still get full. More money for booze! I wonder if they have clamatos there . . . Seems like the kind of place that would make you want if you asked. This place is a gem. Highly recommend if you are a seafood lover.